Hiring a Calligrapher
adapted from the Washington Calligraphy Guild
The Portland Society for Calligraphy has a number of outstanding scribes who can be hired to do freelance work. The following list is provided as a service to the members and to the public. All business arrangements are strictly between you and the calligrapher, the Portland Society for Calligraphy takes no responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result of any business relationship.
If you are not familiar with the art of calligraphy or have never commissioned work before, we offer these suggestions:1: Contact several calligraphers for a cost estimate for your particular job.
2: You can ask to see samples of work related to the type you want to commission.
3: Regarding your work arrangement, be specific in the following: Price, Completion date/turnaround time, Pickup/delivery options, Materials that will be used/ink, paper, colors, Pickup/delivery options, Minimum quantities needed for the job, etc.
Feel free to discuss the calligrapher's background, experience and available references, and talk about the script and design elements you have been thinking about. Be sure to listen to the calligrapher for his or her suggestions, however.
You must supply the calligrapher with a text that is legible and worded (and spelled) exactly as you want it to appear. When multiple items are involved, provide extra envelopes or certificates as a courtesy to the calligrapher.
We love this art of beautiful writing and are pleased that you appreciate it also.
Calligraphers are listed in alpabetical order:
Carol DuBosch
abcdubosch@frontier.com
(503) 629-0161
I draw upon my 30 years of experience as a professional calligrapher and college calligraphy instructor. My services include envelope addressing, framable calligraphy, certificate design and/or fill-in, flyers, banners, invitation design, place cards, greeting cards, handmade books as well as instruction in calligraphy.
Margaret Hespen
Bellaletra Calligraphy
http://www.bellaletra.com/
margaret_hespen@comcast.net
(503) 659-2428
Bellaletra Calligraphy -- letters that live -- offers painterly prints of inspirational texts in a variety of calligraphic styles -- italic, humanist, uncial, blackletter, copperplate, monoline. I have studied calligraphy for 20 years, and teach art and calligraphy in a private high school. Custom work done June through August, time permitting, and throughout the year if you are interested in student work. Send me your idea with approximate size and color preferences and I will let you know what we can do for you!
sample print: "Oneness": Jewish wedding blessing
Heirloom Artists
Cliff & Jean Mansley and Donya Wyffels
http://www.heirloomartists.com/
cdmsr2@msn.com
(503) 636-0044
Heirloom Artists, a full service calligraphy studio, provides lettering, illustration and design for certificates, testimonials, favorite quotations, wedding announcements, invitatiions and wedding vows, in a variety of styles including Italic, Foundational, Engravers Script (copperplate script) Old English, Uncial, Roman and others. Their studio includes Cliff and Jean Mansley and associate Donya Wyffels a talented illustrator and calligrapher. They will help you choose classic, traditional or contemporary design to fit your desire and the occasion. In addition to their artistic services they have an in-house frame shop and work with skilled phoographers and printers to provide a one-stop experience.
Sally Kramer
Reflections by Sal
http://www.reflectionsbysal.wordpress.com/
reflectionsbysal@gmail.com
sally.kramer@gmail.com
I have been doing calligraphy for over 25 years and most recently have learned the beautiful and elegant Spencerian Script. I also do calligraphy and script in wood with a woodburning tool. I love being able to create unique one-of-a-kind pieces for my clients.
Elaine Young
eay52@comcast.net
503.650.8688
I have been doing calligraphy in the greater Portland area since 1979. My work can be formal and traditional or contemporary and gestural. You may need something suitable for framing, a handmade book or wedding collections, such an invitations, place cards or menus.
It is my pleasure to help clients arrive at a style that compliments the event or project they are planning.
Please call or email for more information or samples of my work.
Alesia Zorn Calligraphy LLC
After a lifelong love of pen & paper, I started studying calligraphy in 1996 and over the years have attended a number of international conferences & conventions. I picked up my pens full-time in 2006 and have become a member of several wedding and special events organizations and am a board member of the local International Special Events Society chapter. Services include: invitation design, envelope addressing, place cards, menus, programs, signage, frame-able art with a large variety of lettering styles available. Please visit my website & blog for the latest news, trends & tips.
